God’s Message In A Bottle Life is a little like a message in a bottle, to be carried by the winds and the tides.(Gene Tierney) A message in a bottle is mysterious, romantic, and suspenseful. The writer tosses it into water with hope and expectation. Will they be rescued? Will they find love? Will they meet a friend? Will their longing be fulfilled? One who discovers a message feels the weighty intrigue. Will they be the answer?...
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What Is A Prayer Shawl? Whether they are called Prayer Shawls, Comfort Shawls, Peace Shawls, or Mantles, etc., the shawl maker begins with prayers and blessings for the recipient. The intentions are continued throughout the creation of the shawl. Upon completion, a final blessing is offered before the shawl is sent on its way. Prayer shawl. Peace shawl. Comfort shawl. Mantle. Whatever name you give them, they serve the same purpose....
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How To Make A Gratitude Tree Be grateful for the tiny details of your life and make room for unexpected and beautiful blessings. (Author unknown) In the U.S., Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. We remember the hardships of the Pilgrims during their first year in the New World, and the friendship and generosity of the Native Americans, who were instrumental in the Pilgrims’ survival. November is a...
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Spiritual Wisdom Wall Hangings Creativity is a sacred universal energy, a manifestation of the divine. (Adriana Diaz) I have always loved surrounding myself with walls holding spiritual wisdom. When I was in high school, a poster reminding me that, Today is the first day of the rest of your life, was displayed alongside an image of Olympic swimmer, Mark Spitz, in all his seven-gold-medal splendor—each in its own way a reminder that...
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Building Your Own Biblical Garden Biblical gardens are cultivated collections of plants that are named in the Bible. They are a type of theme garden that botanical gardens, public parks, and private gardeners maintain. They are grown in many parts of the world with examples in diverse places, including Japan’s Seinan Gakuin University Biblical Botanical Garden and the Missouri Botanical Garden in the United States. A list of...
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Biblical Anointing Oil Uses And Applications Anointing oils can be used as a symbolic representation of our faith in Jesus Christ to answer our prayers through divine intervention; consecration; sanctification; applied as a healing salve or ointment that has true medicinal attributes; used as a perfume for hygiene purposes, funeral, or embalming practices; or preparing weapons for warfare. Anointing oil and ointments have multiple...
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